It's been 10 days since the last post...so for 10 days our wedding has been officially set for Friday August 12, 2011!!! The count is now down to 421 days until the wedding. Thank you The Knot.Com, I didn't actually have to count. But, the biggest news for Greg and me since the last post is that we are FINALLY college graduates!!! WooHoo! Wedding planning is so much more fun without the guilt for homework floating over my head!
My Future In-Laws want to handle the rehearsal dinner, and I couldn't be more grateful to them! Greg's mom came up with the idea of having it at Pier W in Lakewood, and we LOVE it! Thank you, Thank you!
Our reception hall...well I think I picture the room in my head all day, every day. Everything I decided for the wedding, I picture in this room! I couldn't love it more! I'm very excited about the idea of multi-levels, and opening the outdoor patio to our guests! We've decided on a Cocktail Reception immediately following our 5:00 p.m. Ceremony. Speaking of the ceremony, our first meeting with Deacon Rich is July 10!
We had to find a new photographer. The first one we decided on is actually what got our planning going again, when Greg and I saw her work we got very excited and encouraged! Greg's sister-in-law recommended Moonshine Photography because Geneva is also an Otterbein graduate! However, she is moving to North Carolina this summer and cannot shoot our wedding! BUT she is going to do our engagement pictures before she leaves! We are set to work with her on July 25 right here in Columbus. We want pictures on campus at Otterbein because that is where Greg and I met, and where we got engaged on April 24! Our second choice photographer for the wedding was a recommendation from the first, we got very excited, and then found out she can't do Fridays. So...also a recommendation from Greg's sister-in-law was Ron White Photography in Cincinnati. They did a wedding Greg's brother was in recently, and their photographs were amazing!
We have also found our DJ. Well...DJ kind of. My cousin works with another nurse who DJs on the side, and he is willing to work with us on our big day! I say 'DJ kind of' because Greg and I have decided to create our own play list, and have family members announce dances such as: first dance, father/daughter, mother/son. All we ask for is his time and patience!! We are very excited about this because all we want is a classy, but not too formal party with food, music, and mingling! [We'll see if I stick to it! =)]
We are working on the cake too. We definitely have the picture...I had that before the engagement! =) ...but we haven't booked anyone yet. I'm thinking of using Wild Flower Bakery in Rocky River...we'll see...they don't know that yet!
And the Last big thing we have to book is the Florist! But...I haven't even thought about it, I'm not even comparing them yet. I do however have a picture of the bouquet I want to carry, so that's a start!
Sorry, that was a long post...I guess it was less "generic."
The Honeymoon and Wedding Party are in the works....stay tuned!
L, C&G
